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James Horner – Brainstorm (original motion picture score, 1983)

Life quickly gave me a new challenge: review of a picture score (another wild research, I get it a lot). I thought that writing about it would be interesting simply because this type of music usually does not come as easy as ‘regular’ records. As I never heard about this movie, I decided to quickly watch it before I even touch what James Horner prepared for me. I was intrigued and confused by this film but quick research on Wikipedia answered all the questions I had (what questions? I leave that one for myself; you need to experience that movie on your own!). The album itself is only 30 minutes long but it is full of tremendous quality! I always believed that it’s better to write less and have an interesting piece of music. Mr Horner did exactly that. Four songs are very short but full of dramaturgy and emotions going back and forth. You can lie down, close your eyes and let your brain drift with all notes coming from speakers/headphones. Longer tracks bring even more. There are mo...